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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,291.12, 363,361.24 and 150,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,291.12, 363,361.24 and 150,116.72 is: 207,172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,291.12 : 363,361.24 = 150,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,291.12/363,361.24 = 150,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,291.12x = 363,361.24 × 150,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,291.12x = 54,546,597,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546,597,523.93/263,291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,172.19

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